Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1egg, lightly beaten
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1tablespoonwater
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½cupall-purpose flour
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½teaspoonsalt
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½teaspoondried Italian seasoning
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¾cuppanko bread crumbs
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6mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half, crosswise
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cooking spray
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¾cupmarinara sauce
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¼teaspooncrushed red pepper (Optional)
Cooking Directions
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Whisk egg and water together in a shallow dish. Stir flour, salt, and Italian seasoning together in another shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
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Dip cheese sticks into egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture. Dip again into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs until coated. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
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Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
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Place frozen cheese bites in a single layer in the air fryer, working in batches if necessary, being careful not to crowd.
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Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown and cheese just begins to melt, 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining bites.
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Meanwhile, stir together marinara sauce and crushed red pepper.
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Serve mozzarella bites with marinara sauce.
Cook’s Note:
To make ahead, instead of cooking in the air fryer, transfer frozen cheese bites to a freezer container and freeze up to 1 month. Remove from freezer and cook in air fryer, as directed.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe6 | |
Calories183 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g |
9% |
Saturated Fat 4g |
18% |
Cholesterol 46mg |
15% |
Sodium 574mg |
25% |
Total Carbohydrate 23g |
8% |
Dietary Fiber 1g |
4% |
Total Sugars 3g |
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Protein 11g |
22% |
Vitamin C 1mg |
1% |
Calcium 236mg |
18% |
Iron 1mg |
6% |
Potassium 147mg |
3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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